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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: Chapter Four, ("Word Detective") through Chapter Six, ("The Big Idea").

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter Four, "Word Detective," what are the neighborhood kids doing while Nick does homework?
(a) Playing tag.
(b) Calling Nick on the phone.
(c) Their own homework.
(d) Playing baseball.

2. What question is Mrs. Granger answering when she says "You do, Nicholas" (29)?
(a) Who sets a bad example for other students?
(b) Who knows the most about the dictionary?
(c) Who wastes time in class?
(d) Who decides what words mean?

3. In Chapter Six, "The Big Idea," what word does Nick remember inventing when he was two years old?
(a) Gwagala.
(b) Bunterbo.
(c) Fishika.
(d) Lolomo.

4. Who is the author of Frindle?
(a) Chris Van Allsburg.
(b) Simon Schuster.
(c) Andrew Clements.
(d) Brian Selznick.

5. Who is Nick's fifth-grade language arts teacher?
(a) Mrs. Allen.
(b) Mrs. Avery.
(c) Miss Deaver.
(d) Mrs. Granger.

Short Answer Questions

1. What school does Nick go to?

2. Who gets in trouble for the prank that Nick plays on Mrs. Avery?

3. Why does Mrs. Granger finally cut Nick off and end his report?

4. What is the name of the dictionary writer that Nick tells the class about?

5. What prank does Nick play in his third-grade classroom?

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